When playing an action or RPG game (say, prince of persia, ultima,
drol, karateka, moon patrol, whatever), what is about the amount of
time before you make a fatal mistake and when you actually realize
it? How long do you normally react to this mistake while the game
displays some sort of death sequence? 2 seconds? 5 seconds? Do you
run around the room like a beheaded chicken for 30 seconds?
what about using other apps -- how long do you go before you make a
mistake and when you realize it? Say you accidentally meant to remove
line 100 but accidentally typed 10 and pressed Return. Do you catch
that sort of error within a short amount of time, or do you find
yourself discovering that sort of error much later on?
Other than the anticipation of humorous responses, I actually have a
motive for this question. But I wouldn't want to give anything away
just yet. ;-) Any responses greatly appreciated!